IBSC Empowering Boys

Building Resilience in a Changing World

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An IBSC Online Program

September 5, 2024

   

Enhance your expertise in this online program designed for educators dedicated to the well-being and development of boys. Based on his extensive research and work on masculinity, Andrew Reiner facilitates a session focused on building resilience in boys living in a world in constant flux. Seize this opportunity to learn from Reiner, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow educators passionate about empowering boys.

This session focuses on strategies for building resilience in boys and addressing the social, emotional, and academic pressures they encounter.

Who Should Attend?

Educators committed to understanding the specific needs of boys in the 21st century, implementing effective strategies for building resilience, and fostering a positive school culture that supports boys' mental health should attend.

Format

Available exclusively to IBSC members on Zoom, the interactive session includes a 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes for Q&A, reflection, and online collaboration.

Thursday, September 5, 4:00 PM EDT, 9:00 PM BST, 10:00 PM SAST 
Friday, September 6, 6:00 AM AEST, 8:00 AM NZST 
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90 minutes

All attendees registered for the live session also gain access to the event recording and any associated resources for 21 days after the event. Even if your schedule cannot accommodate the live event, register so you can watch the recording at your convenience.

Please note: The recording of this event is exclusively for registered attendees’ individual use. We kindly request your cooperation in maintaining the integrity of the content.

Registration

Available exclusively to the first 90 members who register. Registration closes September 5, or when it reaches capacity, whichever occurs first.

  • IBSC member rate for 1-3 people from the same school: US$185 per person 
  • IBSC member rate for 4+ people from the same school: US$160 per person

Group Screening Access for IBSC Members

Interested in using this session for professional development at your school? IBSC member schools can access the recording for group screenings at a discounted rate. Access to the recording, available after September 10, lasts 21 days. To register for group access, choose the group screening rate option on the registration form.

Group Screening

  • IBSC member rate: US$1,500

The group screening option includes the recording of the 60-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A. This option does not include access to the live event. One person will have access to the recording to screen it for colleagues at their member school.

Contact Bruce Collins at collins@theibsc.org for more details.

Refund Policy IBSC will refund 90% of registration fees if a written request is received by August 22, 2024. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this time. Schools seeking to register an alternate to replace a participant unable to attend should contact IBSC@theibsc.org.

Login: Watch your email for login information for your online class on August 30, 2024. If you registered for the class later than this time, watch for login information within 24 hours.

Participation certificates: Participants present for the live online session will receive a certificate of participation within two weeks of the event.

Questions?

Please contact Bruce Collins at collins@theibsc.org.

Facilitator

Andrew ReinerAndrew Reiner

Andrew Reiner is a writer and full-time lecturer at Towson University where he teaches men’s studies, writing, and cultural studies. He created two popular courses: The Changing Face of Masculinity and Leading Lives That Matter. Reiner’s work has been published by The New York TimesThe Washington Post, and NBC THINK, among other publications.

Released in December 2020, his book Better Boys, Better Men is a one-on-one conversation with the reader about the many ways that the static, business-as-usual masculine identity we tolerate and encourage no longer serves boys and men—nor the rest of us—in a 21st century where boys need a toolkit that better reflects changing societal needs. After researching this topic exhaustively over four years to write the book, Reiner advances this conversation and adds greater, more honest complexity. It goes beyond merely torching masculinity without any constructive ideas about what needs to rise up from the ashes.